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2004 Hyundai Tiburon

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2004 Tiburon.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2004 Hyundai Tiburon is a passenger car with a powertrain requiring 4.2 quarts of 5W-20 or 5W-30 engine oil. Its reliability record shows 82 total owner complaints, with the Power Train being the most frequently cited issue, though the model year itself carries zero recalls. Within the Tiburon’s broader 1997–2008 history, the 2004 model sits well below the peak complaint count of 328 seen in 2003 and above the low of 8 in 2002, indicating a moderate but not exceptional reliability standing for this year.

Model year200820072006200520042003200120001999

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.2 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque65-80 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 124R · 600 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 124R · 600 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnSTOPOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length173.2 in
Overall width69.3 in
Overall height52.4 in
Wheelbase99.6 in
Curb weight2822 lb
Track (front / rear)59.4 / 59.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)62/38

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Tiburon of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.1–7.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.10 sec — 2003 GT Coupe
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2003GT Coupe 2.7L V67.10 sec15.60 sec172 hpFWD
2003GT Coupe 2.7L V67.10 sec15.40 sec172 hpFWD
2003GT Coupe 2.7L V67.60 sec15.90 sec172 hpFWD
2007SE Coupe 2.7L V67.20 sec15.40 sec172 hpFWD
2007GT Coupe 2.7L V67.60 sec15.70 sec172 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.2 qt of 5W-20 / 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 65-80 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 25.0-33.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidHyundai SP-III
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.2
Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil5W-20 · 5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4.2 qt
Manual Transmission Fluid75W-85 · GL-4
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity4.5

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs10-11 ft-lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings37-39 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts90-96 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug25.0-33.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug25.0-33.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts65-80 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance.52-.64 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance7480-10,120 ohms
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance.67-.81 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance11,300-15,300 ohms
Spark Plug ManufacturerNGK
Spark Plug Gap0.039-0.0.043 in

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.27-1.38 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity4.73-5.40 oz
Standard BCI Group Number124R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca
Standard BCI Group Number124R

Service checks

Pressure Test20 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief12-16 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature177 °F
Pressure Test21 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature176-189 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)38.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)47.0-50.0 psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket16-24 ft-lbs / 48-55 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle67-82 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0004 in / 0.0006 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.003 in / 0.004 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.024 in / 0.394 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.024 in / 0.394 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages
118 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
260 ft. lbs.60 ft. lbs
345
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120-24 ft. lbs., Step 2: 60-6520–24 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant every 7,500 mi. The big-interval services (every 7,500 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 6,000 miTire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 7,500 miEngine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 12,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning System (inspect) · Axle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel System (inspect)
Every 52,500 miFuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect) · Fuel Filter (replace) · PCV Hose (inspect) · Vacuum Line (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Timing Belt (replace)
At 105,000 miTransmission Fluid & Filter (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2004 Hyundai Tiburon sits immediately after the generation's federal-record apex in 2003, when complaints hit 328 and recalls reached nine, and while 2004's 82 complaints mark a steep retreat from that peak, they still represent the second-highest annual total in the dataset, exceeding every subsequent year through 2008. Unlike every other year on record, 2004 carried zero recalls, a notable departure from both the nine recalls of 2003 and the single recalls seen from 2005 through 2008, while its 43 technical service bulletins returned to the 32–45 band typical of 1997–2002 after 2003's spike to 110. Power train issues dominated the 2004 docket with 36 complaints, followed by air bags with 17, though the data does not specify underlying causes for these concentrations. Because this year avoids the recall burden of its neighbors yet retains complaint volume higher than any other non-2003 model year, it offers a mixed but cautiously acceptable profile for a used purchase—preferable to the 2003 outlier, though shoppers should still budget for the higher-than-average service attention reflected in its federal filings.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
43
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
82
Owner complaints
11 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 82 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train36
Air Bags17
Air Bags,Seat Belts3
Electrical System,Exterior Lighting3
Suspension2
Wheels2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Steering,Power Train1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 43 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
DTN DL2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of…
DTN DCS2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety…
25-BD-012H TSB2025-11-05Exterior LightingThis bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated…
24-BD-001H2024-02-14VisibilityThis bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade…
23-EM-005H2023-10-13Engine And Engine CoolingThis bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2004 Tiburon take?

4.2 qt of 5W-20 OR 5W-30 API SM, per the factory manual.

Does the 2004 Tiburon have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.